Chapter 102 102 ~Elara’s POV “I need to hold myself from kissing you,” he said with a small smile, “so I don’t spoil your makeup p> I laughed softly, the sound bouncing off the walls and filling the space with a light warmth. “You’re ridiculous,” I whispered, though my heart
Chapter 101 101 ~Elara’s POV Darlon sat close, brushing a stray strand of hair from my face, his hand lingering on my cheek. “You’re my sweetheart,” he whispered softly, the words carrying weight I hadn’t realized I’d missed so much. “And I’ll always be here. Always. I’ll be your family,
Chapter 100 100 ~Elara’s POV The soft beeping of the machines, the faint smell of antiseptic, and the gentle hum of the hospital air-conditioning could have made the room feel cold and impersonal, but somehow, with Darlon by my side, it felt like home. He never left my side. Every
Chapter 99 99 ~Elara’s POV David excused himself and returned a few minutes later, this time with a few maids carrying a small collection of my things, food, clothes, and a few personal items. He moved silently, bowing respectfully to Darlon and me as he set everything down neatly by
Chapter 98 98 ~Elara’s POV The kiss deepened, filled with all the decades of longing, pain, and love that neither of us had been able to release. My hands gripped his shoulders, my fingers digging into his coat as I pressed closer, letting myself fall entirely into the warmth and
Chapter 97 97 ~Elara’s POV I watched him through the century, carrying grief like it was a second skin he could never shed. Even as the world changed around him, growing, building, expanding into cities of steel and light, he remained the same. He ruled with power and fear, but
Chapter 96 96 ~Elara’s POV I shook my head wildly. “Then let me stay with him,” I begged. “Do not leave him alone. Do not curse him to watch the world die again and again p> The moon goddess then came back to me in the shield. Her gaze softened
Chapter 95 95 ~Elara’s POV I watched him step out of the torture chamber, his body stiff, his face empty in a way that scared me more than his rage. Blood stained his hands and clothes, but he did not seem to see it. Guards stood outside, frozen, unsure whether
Chapter 94 94 ~Elara’s POV Time dragged on slowly, painfully, like it wanted me to suffer through every second of it. The room smelled of broken wood and spilled wine, and the air felt heavy, thick with anger and grief. Darlon staggered across the chamber, knocking things over as he
Chapter 93 93 ~Elara’s POV “It was Ronan,” he said, his voice low and rough. “And Lira. They did this p> My mother froze. “What are you saying?” she asked, her voice breaking. “Alpha Darlon, what do you mean they did this p> My father shook his head slowly, confused
Chapter 92 92 ~Elara’s POV I was still there, trapped in that strange shield where time did not move the way it should. Everything hurt, and yet nothing touched me. My heart ached in a way that felt endless, like it had been stretched too far and forgotten there. I
Chapter 91 91 ~Elara’s POV I watched it all, feeling like my body was already separate from me. My chest ached with a cold emptiness I could not name. The maids and guards surrounded me, their eyes wide, hesitant, confused, but obedient. They whispered, glanced at one another, unsure of
Chapter 90 90 ~Elara’s POV Alpha Darlon pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead. “I’ll be back soon,” he whispered, his eyes soft but firm. Then he turned, grabbing his cloak, and was gone before I could protest. The door closed behind him with a soft click, leaving me in
Chapter 89 89 ~Elara’s POV A ripple of applause and cheers went through the hall. My knees felt weak, but Darlon’s hands held me steady, grounding me, filling me with warmth. I glanced at my parents, their faces shining with pride and happiness. Then, looking back at Darlon, I felt
Chapter 88 88 ~Elara’s POV The Wedding Day p> I woke up before the sun. The room was quiet, but my heart was not. It was beating fast, full, like it knew this day mattered. Light slipped in through the curtains, soft and pale. The air smelled of flowers. Fresh
Chapter 87 87 ~Elara’s POV “Enough about gifts,” I said, waving my hand lightly. “You two should tell me what you plan to wear to my wedding. I want you to look beautiful. I want people to remember that day p> Lira laughed softly. “Do not worry about us. We
Chapter 86 86 ~Elara’s POV I met his eyes, and for a moment, the world felt small and quiet, like it was holding its breath for us. “I will try my best,” I said. “I want to be a good Luna. A good mate p> He smiled then, warm and
Chapter 85 85 ~Elara’s POV My father walked in not long after, his footsteps firm but light, like he was holding back a smile. The moment I saw his face, I knew something good was coming. “Elara,” he said warmly. “My daughter p> I turned to him at once. “Father
Chapter 84 84 ~Elara’s POV I stayed in my shield, watching them through the walls of the palace. Ronan’s voice carried, low and rough with anger. “I can’t… I can’t lose her without putting up a fight,” he said, and I could feel the tension, even through the distance. Lira
Chapter 83 83 ~Elara’s POV My chest lifted, my hands trembled slightly, and a warmth spread through me that made me feel alive in a way I hadn’t in a long time. Alpha Darlon… my mate… my past life and my present life were connected through him. The thought made